Dr. Falconer: I have a seven year old English Cocker Spaniel who in the past has had problems with skin (mange), and an E.Canis tick infection. He is on Frontline monthly application during the hot months (this was the only thing that was able to control the tick infestation back when he had E.Canis while [Read the Rest...]
It’s easy to overlook your four-legged companions when you think about the toxins that your family could be ingesting through the products you use around the home and lawn. Dogs and cats use their noses to poke around and explore outside and because their noses are a moist, mucous membrane, it’s an easy place for pesticides [Read the Rest...]
Parents should be concerned with the health of their children and it not only involves providing them with a healthy and well balanced diet, it also is important to consider the dangers of pesticides found not only in their food and in their environment. Pesticides, including herbicides, insecticides, and other pest control chemicals, can cause [Read the Rest...]
Are you noticing your dog or cat constantly irritated by fleas? Are you worried that these annoying insects are going to make their way to other areas of your house, or perhaps land on your skin? Before you go out and purchase a flea control product filled with toxic chemicals, you might want to consider [Read the Rest...]
Are you looking for an alternative to traditional pest control, also known as chemical pesticides? Do you feel like pest control companies are charging you an arm and a leg? Are you concerned for your family that they don’t fully disclose the risks associated with chemical pesticides? First of all, most pest control services do [Read the Rest...]
You make decisions for yourself and your children with the highest level of care to ensure a healthy life. Treating your pet children the same way is essential in maintaining a long, healthy life for your beloved friend. A holistic approach promotes complementary approaches to veterinary health while integrating all aspects of animal wellness in [Read the Rest...]
This year has shown increasingly high cases of the West Nile virus, in fact it has been the worst year to date. There has also been a surge in flea and tick infestations that people are having difficulties eliminating with chemical pesticides even at industrial strengths. With this warm weather and ongoing rainfall, roaches and [Read the Rest...]
With Labor day weekend rapidly approaching, I am sure you and your family are excited about spending the extra long weekend together enjoying fun outdoor activities. While spending time outdoors is fun, it is vital to understand some of the unpleasant truths about mosquitoes and the diseases they carry. While mosquitoes can live in almost [Read the Rest...]
Why are pesticides Bad? to view larger, click here 9 Shocking Facts about Pesticides: Why are pesticides bad for your family, pets, and home? Children have a 6X greater risk of childhood leukemia in homes where pesticides are used.
While ridding the yard of mosquito breeding sites is a terrific prevention strategy, it may not be enough. Debris in your own yard may be under your control, but you may not be able to do anything about that stagnant pond or brush pile in your neighbor’s yard. Or maybe you don’t have the time [Read the Rest...]
